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Ezra Ukanwa

Education: Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mass Communication, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos. MSc, Development Communication, Bingham University, Nasarawa state. Nigerian Institute of Management (2022). Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Editor-in-Chief, Current Times Newspapers (2020); Anchor Sentinel (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, 2021); Vanguard Newspapers, (2024)

Awards: Best Campus Journalist (Anchor University Communications Award, 2019), Best Student in Journalism (Anchor University Convocation Award, 2021)

Ezra Ukanwa is a Reuters-certified journalist with over 5 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Anchor University, Lagos. Currently, he is the Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He previously worked as a senior correspondent at Vanguard Newspapers. Ezra was recognized as Best Campus Journalist at the Anchor University Communications Awards in 2019 and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Contact him at: ezra.ukanwa@corp.legit.ng or +2349036989944

4737 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Pastor Adeboye mentions what has been keeping Nigeria from becoming far worse

Pastor Adeboye mentions what has been keeping Nigeria from becoming far worse

Nigeria

a year ago

Ritual killings in Enugu: Immigration nabs native doctor trying to flee, hands him over to police

Ritual killings in Enugu: Immigration nabs native doctor trying to flee, hands him over to police

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: EFCC finally charges Emefiele with stealing, illegal acquisition of 753 housing units

Breaking: EFCC finally charges Emefiele with stealing, illegal acquisition of 753 housing units

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu, NASS under fire over composition of SWDC membership: "No fair representation"

Tinubu, NASS under fire over composition of SWDC membership: "No fair representation"

Nigeria

a year ago

"Not $967.5 billion": AGF announces exact amount EFCC, ICPC recovered

"Not $967.5 billion": AGF announces exact amount EFCC, ICPC recovered

Nigeria

a year ago

Did lawmakers receive N1billion constituency project allocation? Reps break silence

Did lawmakers receive N1billion constituency project allocation? Reps break silence

Nigeria

a year ago

Witness uncovers how Emefiele allegedly took $17.1 million cash in tranches through aide for over 3yrs

Witness uncovers how Emefiele allegedly took $17.1 million cash in tranches through aide for over 3yrs

Nigeria

a year ago

The EFCC has revealed how former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele allegedly received $17.1m via proxy from 2020-2023; trial adjourned to October 7-8, 2025.

Kenneth Nwokike and Ondo State Governor Strategize to Attract Investment and Boost MSME Growth

Kenneth Nwokike and Ondo State Governor Strategize to Attract Investment and Boost MSME Growth

Politics

a year ago

In a progressive move toward economic transformation, renowned finance expert and tech entrepreneur Kenneth Nwokike met with the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, to discuss strategies aimed at attracting investment and catalyzing the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the state.

Akpabio announces appointment of new SSDC chairman as details emerge

Akpabio announces appointment of new SSDC chairman as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Benson Friday Konbowei was appointed SSDC Chairman by Senate President Akpabio, leading a 12-member team to advance development in the South-South region.

Edo: "Let sleeping dogs lie": Wike sends strong message PDP’s Ighodalo, hails Okpebholo

Edo: "Let sleeping dogs lie": Wike sends strong message PDP’s Ighodalo, hails Okpebholo

Nigeria

a year ago

FCT Minister Wike urged PDP’s Ighodalo to accept the court ruling affirming Okpebholo’s victory and praised the governor’s leadership in Edo state.

Lagos govt clears air on pure water sachets, PET bottles as deadline to ban single-use plastics nears

Lagos govt clears air on pure water sachets, PET bottles as deadline to ban single-use plastics nears

Nigeria

a year ago

Lagos bans certain single-use plastics from July 1, 2025, excluding water sachets and PET bottles; launches fund to boost recycling and sustainability efforts.

Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu explains how DSS allegedly made him give confessional statements under duress

Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu explains how DSS allegedly made him give confessional statements under duress

Nigeria

a year ago

Nnamdi Kanu told court DSS threatened him to make confessions under duress after 2015 arrest; court to decide if statements were voluntary in key trial.

Panic as classrooms collapse during exam, many students trapped in Taraba

Panic as classrooms collapse during exam, many students trapped in Taraba

Nigeria

a year ago

Classrooms collapsed during SSCE at Government Secondary School, Taraba, trapping students. Injured were treated at a healthcare centre; storm caused wider damage.

Full text: Fubara sends message of hope to Rivers people amid ongoing political crisis

Full text: Fubara sends message of hope to Rivers people amid ongoing political crisis

Nigeria

a year ago

Siminalayi Fubara marked his 2nd year as Rivers Governor amid a state of emergency that suspended him. He thanked residents and remains hopeful despite tensions.

May 29: "You have failed": Atiku blows hot as Tinubu marks 2 years in office

May 29: "You have failed": Atiku blows hot as Tinubu marks 2 years in office

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku criticised Tinubu’s government for worsening poverty, rising debt, and favouring elites, calling for a united opposition to restore justice and accountability.

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